International woman of mystery and self-appointed spokesperson for all gay people in the world ever Lady Gaga has recorded a message (not actually an “address” – shoot me) aimed at the United States Senate, appealing for the US military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy to be abolished.

Stefani’s speaking voice makes her seem kind of slow, and there’s the most awkward phone ringing sequence ever in the middle, but it’s still worth watching whether you agree or disagree with the central premise.

That's the thing. The people who are against letting homosexuals be equal are 99.9% likely to already despise Lady Gaga. It's rather sad that SHE'S the loudest voice right now, with her rather slutty image and all.

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"It isn't that horrible of a mistake. I mean, a lot of Americans don't even know how many senators their state has or who their Congressman is."

yeah but a lot of americans aren't putting on a tie to make their boobs look perky and making political videos for their millions of fans. although, all things considered, it's not a horrible mistake... hence the gratuitous "LOLOLOL"

Between those who don't know the very basics about our government, those who think Obama is a Communist, and those who believe that Bush is 100% responsible for all of our problems, Lady Gaga is probably much more educated. I just think it's pathetic that a woman who wears meat for clothing and sings about disco sticks is the current loudest voice for gay rights.

idk as someone who likes calling people fags (but not gay people) maybe im not qualified to enter this debate. i like gay people, but i don't think this is the right time to dredge up dont ask dont tell theres all this tumult over unemployment and immigration... don't repeal the law yet, just throw some money at an oversight committee to fix whatever problems people are complaining to GaGa about and we'll come back to it in 2013...

you're a fucking imbecile just because someone's a pop star doesnt mean they cant have moral or political opinions and use their popularity to sway people. if youre really for this cause youd be fucking happy that she's trying to get people to take action on this. not everything that she does that isnt music is a publicity stunt you idiot

I think he's mad. If I had a daughter, I wouldn't want her exposed to Lady Gaga. I wouldn't want her to "represent" gay people because it makes them look bad. She isn't a bad person or anything, but she reinforces the stereotypes of eccentricity and promiscuity.

ok i really hate to side with lakes and robertsona (at the same time... urgh) but the point is that, for a cause that needs a really broad support base, someone like gaga is incredibly valuable regardless of the content of her music... this is because everybody follows her, reads about her, knows about her, and will listen to her (even blindly).

Thats why, if you're a gay in the military, you don't have a problem with gaga's video...

well anyone who has a 7 minute long video prepared would read off of a teleprompter.

i am a huge lady gaga fan. i have a lady gaga bracelet, shirt, hat, jeans with a gaga patch on them and custom made lady gaga shoes (that a friend painted, as well as the hat and patch), so i think i can in all fairness say that while i do think gaga actually cares about this

Stefani’s speaking voice makes her seem kind of slow, and there’s the most awkward phone ringing sequence ever in the middle, but it’s still worth watching whether you agree or disagree with the central premise.

As the only person on Sputnik apart from Dave who is even close to being queer, you people make me incrediby sad for the future. So many fucking dumb comments. This place is becoming a toilet of inbred homophobic degenerates.

If Sputnik is a toilet of inbred homophobic degenerates, I can't imagine what you think the real world outside of the internet is. The internet is usually (depending on the site) full of far more progressive people than what you'd meet outside (unless you're in San Fran or something).

Dude, I live in Georgia. This isn't shit compared to what the homophobia that I've heard. One year in school, this kid came out that I had gym with and so many people freaked out about changing in the same room as him.

Gaga in an interview with barbara walters stated that she wanted to be a role model for the youth of america, within the next couple minutes of the interview she said that she enjoys having sex with both men and women, it doesn't matter to her... not the role model I would want for the youth of america

Yes, but you can't sell sex and call yourself a role model at the same time. I'm about as liberal as they come regarding personal freedoms, but she just shouldn't be a role model. It's just a big facepalm.

I didn't appreciate her repeatedly pointing her finger in the air and slamming her hand on the podium. It seemed contrived, as if she was trying to channel some over-exerting politician. Love the Gaga, I'm okay with the cause, but the delivery was a bit meh.

i hate her music, and most everything gaga related, but i have utmost respect for her. im glad that she is using her fame to an advantage on this subject.

as a homosexual, i believe that this dumb fuck policy should be abolished. not that i would ever want to fight for this shithole country, but for the ones that do they should be able to. why the hell should someone's orientation determine whether or not they are in the military?
this is supposedly a 'free' country, but people are being treated like garbage for something so insignificant.